Translation of Japanese word "拾う" to English
拾う
ひろう
[hirou]
IPA: /hirou/
Meaning
VerbTo lift; to grasp and raise.
How to use
拾う (hirou) — 'to pick up'. Group 1. ゴミを拾う — pick up trash. 財布を拾った — picked up a wallet. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to pick up
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 拾う
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ひろう
Romaji Transcription: hirou
Example Sentences
紙を拾う
かみをひろう
To pick up the paper.
物を拾う
ものをひろう
To pick up the thing.
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Common phrases
- ゴミを拾う— to pick up trash
- 紙を拾う— To pick up the paper.
Frequency rank: #325 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "拾う" mean?▼
The Japanese word "拾う" means "to pick up" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "拾う"?▼
The word "拾う" is read as "ひろう" (hirou). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "紙を拾う".
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